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TINY T. REX AND THE GRAND TA-DA!
By Jonathan Stutzman • Illustrated by Jay Fleck
In the newest book in the bestselling Tiny T. Rex series, Tiny and his best friend Pointy face a new challenge: the school’s talent show. Tiny and Pointy really want to win the show. And they think they know just how to do it: They will become great magicians, just like their hero, the Amazing Presto. Together they work hard on their act, including on the grandest trick of all: to make something disappear. But it isn’t easy to become magicians, and just when they’ve mastered their skills, they face the even greater challenge of performing in front of an audience! With their trademark humor and warmth, beloved duo Tiny and Pointy prove that any problem can be overcome as long as it’s met with patience and understanding.
JONATHAN STUTZMAN is an award-winning children’s book author and filmmaker. His work for children includes the bestselling Tiny T. Rex series. He lives in Pennsylvania. JAY FLECK is the author-illustrator of Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Car and the illustrator of a number of other children’s books, including the bestselling Tiny T. Rex series. He resides in a Chicago suburb.
TINY T. REX AND THE GRAND TA-DA! $16.99 US • £12.99 UK HC • 9781452184883
52 pp, 9 x 9 in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 3 to 5 On Sale: April Also available: Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug
$15.99 US HC • 9781452170336
Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark
$15.99 US HC • 9781452170343
TAP! TAP! TAP!
Dance! Dance! Dance! • By Hervé Tullet
Read, play, and DANCE on the pages of this interactive and definitely out-of-the-box picture book from the New York Times bestselling creator of Press Here! Harnessing his love of dance, the passion of his illustrations, and the great big format of this book, Tullet invites you to a very special dance: your hand becoming the dancer and the book the dance floor. Starting with a gentle glide, growing in complexity and animation, finally building to a crescendo of color, action, and movement—here’s a book perfect for kids bursting with energy. A celebration not only of releasing emotion but also of carefully controlling motion and dexterity. It’s the perfect activity for getting your ya-yas out and a welcome boon for parents, gift-givers, and teachers looking for an ultra-creative way of channeling energy.
TAP! TAP! TAP! $19.99 US • £14.99 UK HC • 9781797221465
64 pp, 10¾ x 12½ in, full-color illustrations throughout
Rights: WE Ages 3 to 5 On Sale: May
MORE THAN 2 MILLION COPIES OF HERVÉ TULLET’S TITLES SOLD!
HERVÉ TULLET is known for his prodigious versatility, from directing ad campaigns to designing fabric for Hermès. But his real love is working with children, for whom he has published dozens of books, including the New York Times bestsellers Press Here, Mix It Up!, and Let’s Play! He divides his time between Paris, France, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.
New York Times Bestseller
AWARD WINNER New York Times Bestseller Also available: Mix It Up!
$15.99 US HC • 9781452137353 $8.99 US BB • 9781797207605
Press Here
$15.99 US HC • 9780811879545
FISH AND CRAB
By Marianna Coppo A humorous and clever picture book about the importance of sharing big feelings with someone you trust. Fish and Crab are best friends, always there for each other. When it’s time for bed, Crab is ready to go to sleep, but Fish is still wide awake, wondering: What is that noise—that ooh, ooh? What if aliens abduct us as we sleep? What if it rains frogs? What if . . . so many things?! From Marianna Coppo, the critically acclaimed author of Petra, Such a Good Boy, and A Brave Cat, comes an unforgettable picture book about the friendship between two very different aquarium inhabitants. At once relatable and reassuring, Fish and Crab shows the youngest of readers that it is okay to embrace the full spectrum of our feelings—not just at bedtime, but anytime. After all, even the biggest worries and “what ifs” are easier to cope with—and move on from—when someone you love and trust is there to listen.
FISH AND CRAB $17.99 US • £12.99 UK HC • 9781797204437
48 pp, 10 x 9⅝ in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 5 to 8 On Sale: March
MARIANNA COPPO is the author-illustrator of Such a Good Boy and A Brave Cat. She lives in Rome.
Also available: Such a Good Boy
$17.99 US HC • 9781452177748
YOU RULE!
By Rilla Alexander
A boldly graphic, verbally playful affirmation that the most precious things in life are immeasurable! How far can you go? How much do you know? How kind are you? How much do I love you? These are the impossible questions every child has asked and every parent has struggled to answer. This is a wonderfully affirmative and aspirational book of possibilities and exploration, a fantastic linguistic calibration/celebration of bravery, kindness, love, and so much more. Within this bright and colorful picture book and energetic glossary of words, Rilla Alexander brilliantly succeeds in measuring the immeasurables of life.
RILLA ALEXANDER is an Australian-born designer, illustrator, and author whose work has appeared on everything from toys and teacups to buses and buildings. Her books include A Bear Sat on My Porch Today and the TouchWords series. She lives in South Pasadena, California.
YOU RULE! $17.99 US • £12.99 UK HC • 9781797211794
36 pp, 11 x 9 in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 3 to 5 On Sale: April Also available: A Bear Sat on My Porch Today
$17.99 US HC • 9781452102498
THE RED TIN BOX
By Matthew Burgess • Illustrated by Evan Turk Like modern-day Miss Rumphius, this luminous tale brings the scope of a lifetime into focus for young readers—and fills it with the magic of gifts given and received. This moving and radiant story of the relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter, and the joy and promise passed down between them, begins one quiet dawn. . . . On the morning of her eighth birthday, Maude buries a secret at the foot of a flowering dogwood— and inside it, a tiny toy elephant, a marble like a tiger’s eye, a bird’s nest with purple string woven through the twigs, and more. A special box. A gift, waiting for the right moment to be opened again. At once lyrical and profound, this book is a joyful celebration of the wisdom of memory, the secret treasures of childhood, and the powerful joy of looking forward and looking back, all tucked away in the red tin box.
MATTHEW BURGESS’s award-winning first children’s book, Enormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. Cummings, was a Junior Library Guild selection and an ALA Notable Children’s Book. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. EVAN TURK is a Robert F. Sibert Medal– and Ezra Jack Keats Award– winning illustrator and author. He lives in Southern California.
THE RED TIN BOX $17.99 US • £12.99 UK HC • 9781452179735
64 pp, 10 x 9⅝ in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 3 to 5 On Sale: April
SOME OF THESE ARE SNAILS
By Carter Higgins From the creative mind behind Circle Under Berry comes this deceptively simple concept book exploring sorting, comparatives, and quantifiers that teases the brain, twists expectations, and teaches basic concepts in unusual ways. As with the best classic children’s books, you read it once, read it ten times— and see something new every time. With an elegant and simple approach, this enigmatic, thought-provoking picture book shows young readers that everything in the world can be seen from infinite perspectives.
CARTER HIGGINS is the author of many books for kids and the illustrator of two. She is an Emmy-winning visual effects and motion graphics artist and spent a decade as an elementary school librarian. She lives in Las Vegas.
SOME OF THESE ARE SNAILS $15.99 US • £11.99 UK HC • 9781797220185
52 pp, 7½ x 10 in, full-color illustrations throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Ages 2 to 4 On Sale: May Also available: Circle Under Berry
$15.99 US HC • 9781797205083
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DANCING HANDS
A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language By Joanna Que & Charina Marquez • Illustrated by Fran Alvarez • Translated by Karen Llagas This artful picture book about friendship and sign language, originally published in the Philippines in concert with nonprofit Room to Read, is beautifully revised for this global edition. Sam’s new neighbors’ hands make graceful movements she doesn’t recognize, and she wonders what they are saying. Soon she meets her new neighbor Mai, who teaches Sam some Filipino Sign Language. Along the way, they both discover the joys of making a new friend, a best friend. This sweet and perceptive picture book tells the story of two girls as they learn to communicate with each other. With playful illustrations that celebrate the movements of sign language, backmatter that shares more about sign languages around the world, and endpapers that share all the signs used in the story, this charming picture book conveys the shy and fumbling experience of making a friend and overcoming language barriers.
JOANNA QUE finds sign language beautiful, and strives to spark more conversations about the importance of inclusion. She lives in Manila, Philippines. CHARINA MARQUEZ is a sign language instructor and deaf rights advocate. Born deaf, she loves languages, communicating using sign language and written English and Tagalog. She lives in Quezon City, Philippines. FRAN ALVAREZ is an illustrator working in both digital and analog mediums. She lives in Manila, Philippines.
DANCING HANDS $17.99 US • £12.99 UK HC • 9781797213323
40 pp, 8 x 11 in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 3 to 5 On Sale: July
I MADE THESE ANTS SOME UNDERPANTS!
By Derick Wilder • Illustrated by K-Fai Steele
The creative team behind Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt? returns with a raucous tale of radical generosity—and custom undies! What’s a kid to do when given a day-of-the-week underwear set—wear Monday’s undies on Monday, Tueday’s undies on Tuesday like a rule-following robot? No sirree bob! He’ll cut and craft, snip and sew until every single one of his friends has their own pair of underwear—whether they want them or not. . . . One boy’s valiant attempts to create a pair of underpants for each of his buddies, no matter how imaginary, is a laugh-outloud testament to the devotion of friendship, the creative muse, and the power of underwear to unite even the least likely of allies—especially on the days you don’t want to wear them.
I MADE THESE ANTS SOME UNDERPANTS! $16.99 US • £12.99 UK HC • 9781797202167
40 pp, 9½ x 10½ in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 3 to 5 On Sale: May
DERICK WILDER is the author of Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt? and The Longest Letsgoboy. He has been writing for as long as he can remember, and endless hours in the children’s section of the library with his daughter sparked his love for picture books. He lives in Fort Mill, South Carolina. K-FAI STEELE is the author and illustrator of A Normal Pig and the illustrator of Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt? and other books for young readers. She lives in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Also available: Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt?
$16.99 US • £12.99 UK HC • 9781452182124
YENEBI’S DRIVE TO SCHOOL
By Sendy Santamaria
This vibrant story puts a whole new spin on one loving family’s morning drive to school. Every morning, Yenebi is up at four o’clock. She brushes her teeth, gets dressed, and drags her sister Melanie to the car where Mami is waiting. For the next couple of hours, they’ll be in the car driving—past tamale vendors (Yenebi’s favorite part), through la línea (her least favorite part), and across the US border. That’s how they get to school every day. This is their normal. ¡Vamos! In a winning voice and a bright palette, debut author-illustrator Sendy Santamaria tells the story of one girl’s commute—a commute Sendy herself made growing up as an American citizen living in Mexico. Yenebi’s Drive to School takes readers on a trip to school that many will recognize as very similar to their own.
SENDY SANTAMARIA is a Xicana illustrator and designer. She lives in Oakland, California.
YENEBI’S DRIVE TO SCHOOL $17.99 US • £12.99 UK HC • 9781797216294
40 pp, 8 x 10 in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 5 to 8 On Sale: June
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EL VIAJE DE YENEBI A LA ESCUELA $17.99 US HC • 9781797220314
40 pp, 8 x 10 in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: NAM Ages 5 to 8 On Sale: June
Also available: Green Is a Chile Pepper
$16.99 US HC • 9781452102030 $7.99 US PB • 9781452156453
AWARD WINNER
ODE TO A BAD DAY
By Chelsea Lin Wallace • Illustrated by Hyewon Yum
Oh Too Much Milk in My Cereal! Soggy, squishy! Boggy, mushy! You turned my crispy into gushy! Sometimes the little bumps in our days can feel much bigger than they are. And when they start multiplying . . . oh, what a bad day it can become! All your favorite shirts are too dirty to wear. Your brother got to ride in the front seat. The lunch lady gave the last chocolate milk to the kid in line right ahead of you! Told in a series of dramatic odes to a day’s annoyances, Ode to a Bad Day will let children and caregivers alike find the humor and compassion in the days that could have gone better—and encourages readers to look forward to a better day . . . tomorrow.
CHELSEA LIN WALLACE worked in the digital marketing world before earning a master’s in education and becoming an educator. She lives in Los Angeles. HYEWON YUM is an award-winning author and illustrator of many children’s books. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
ODE TO A BAD DAY $16.99 US • £12.99 UK HC • 9781797210803
48 pp, 10 x 9⅝ in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 5 to 8 On Sale: April
MAURICE
By Jessixa Bagley The winning personality of Corduroy meets the fable-like storytelling of Extra Yarn in this uplifting tale about a dog and his music amid a changing Paris. Meet Maurice: a gifted canine who was born to share his songs with the world. Whether selling out the Palais Garnier or delighting Parisian pedestrians, music is Maurice’s love language. But time and things change, and when the world stops paying attention, those notes fall flat. This transcendent journey of one busking dog, who combines the power of inner strength and the gift of friendship to arrive at true self-discovery, is sure to inspire young dreamers and lift all souls in a stirring celebration of the world’s inherent beauty, welcoming all who seek it. As readers follow Maurice through good times and bad in this beautifully illustrated children’s book, his story shows that there’s light at the end of the tunnel, and even when we feel like we’re at our lowest, we still have the power to meaningfully contribute to the world.
MAURICE $17.99 US • £12.99 UK HC • 9781797211732
52 pp, 11 x 9½ in, full-color illustrations throughout, gatefold, jacketed hardcover
Rights: W Ages 5 to 8 On Sale: May
JESSIXA BAGLEY’s debut picture book, Boats for Papa, has earned many accolades and awards including a Junior Library Guild selection, the SCBWI Golden Kite Award for Best Picture Book Text, and a Washington State Scandiuzzi Children’s Book Award. Her picture book Laundry Day was a Junior Library Guild selection and received a 2018 Ezra Jack Keats Honor Award for Writing. She lives in Seattle, Washington.
INVISIBLE THINGS
By Andy J. Pizza & Sophie Miller This creatively wacky exploration of the invisible things that make up the human experience encourages readers to look past the visible and connect with the things that are not seen. If we could put on a pair of magical invisible glasses and see all the feelings, ideas, and other invisible things that populate our world, what would they look like? Could you see an itch? Could you describe hope? From the sound of a dog barking to the rainbow-MAGIC taste of a lollipop, from gratitude to grit, this book will help you meet the many interesting sensations that follow you every day, even if you can’t see them. Explore the way a sad song can sometimes make you happy, and discover that laughs—even fake ones—can multiply faster than you’d imagine. As readers give these unknown forces a name, they’ll also find a gentle invitation to pause, take a deep breath, and reflect on the invisible things at work in their own lives.
INVISIBLE THINGS $17.99 US • £12.99 UK HC • 9781797215204
52 pp, 9 x 11 in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 5 to 8 On Sale: July
ANDY J. PIZZA is the acclaimed illustrator behind the popular podcast Creative Pep Talk and the illustrator of A Pizza with Everything on It. SOPHIE MILLER is a mixed-media artist, originally from Yorkshire, England. Andy’s head is in the clouds, and Sophie’s feet are on the ground. Together, they have built a wonderful life in Columbus, Ohio.
Also available: A Pizza with Everything On It
$17.99 US HC • 9781797202815
OH NO, THE AUNTS ARE HERE
By Adam Rex • Illustrated by Lian Cho
Shhh, listen. Do you hear that? Oh no. Oh dear. Oh . . . my . . . godmother. They’ve traveled on planes, in taxis, and across state lines. And now they’re here at the doorstep, a cheesy gift in one hand, the other poised for a pinch on the cheek. It’s the aunts! The aunts are here. One girl’s all-too-recognizable experience— a visit from a troupe of overwhelming and overly enthusiastic relations—escalates to new heights of chaos, absurdity, and delight in a laugh-out-loud take on family reunions. Written with signature humor by Adam Rex and illustrated by Lian Cho, this picture book is a celebration of the universal and endearing strangeness of family.
ADAM REX is the author and illustrator of many beloved picture books and novels and has illustrated the work of many authors, including Jon Scieszka, Jeff Kinney, Kate DiCamillo, Eoin Colfer, Christopher Paul Curtis, and Neil Gaiman. He lives in Tucson, Arizona. LIAN CHO grew up in New Zealand, far away from her eight aunts in Taiwan, where she was born. Now she lives in Brooklyn and is the illustrator of quite a few absurd books for kids.
OH NO, THE AUNTS ARE HERE $16.99 US • £12.99 UK HC • 9781797207940
40 pp, 9 x 11 in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 5 to 8 On Sale: May Also available: Nothing Rhymes with Orange
$16.99 US HC • 9781452154435
On Account of the Gum
$17.99 US HC • 9781452181547
HOMELAND
My Father Dreams of Palestine By Hannah Moushabeck • Illustrated by Reem Madooh
A father and his daughters may not be able to return home . . . but they can celebrate stories of their homeland! As bedtime approaches, three young girls eagerly await the return of their father, who tells them stories of a faraway homeland—Palestine. Through their father’s memories, the Old City of Jerusalem comes to life: the sounds of juice vendors beating rhythms with brass coffee cups, the smell of argileh drifting through windows, and the sight of doves flapping their wings toward home. These daughters of the diaspora feel love for a place they have never been, a place they cannot go. But, as their father’s story comes to an end, they know that through his memories, they will always return. A Palestinian family celebrates the stories of their homeland in this moving autobiographical picture book debut. With heartfelt illustrations, this story is a love letter to home, to family, and to the persisting hope of people that transcends borders.
HANNAH MOUSHABECK is a second-generation Palestinian American author, editor, and marketer who was raised in a family of booksellers and publishers. This her first picture book. She lives in western Massachusetts, near her family. REEM MADOOH is an illustrator from Kuwait with an MA in Children’s Book Illustration. This is her first picture book. She lives in Kuwait.
HOMELAND $18.99 US • £13.99 UK HC • 9781797202051
40 pp, 10 x 9⅝ in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 5 to 8 On Sale: March
THE FIRE OF STARS
The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of By Kirsten W. Larson • Illustrated by Katherine Roy
A poetic picture book celebrating the life and scientific discoveries of the groundbreaking astronomer Cecilia Payne! Astronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne was the first person to discover what burns at the heart of stars. But she didn’t start out as the groundbreaking scientist she would eventually become. She started out as a girl full of curiosity, hoping to one day unlock the mysteries of the universe. With lyrical, evocative text by Kirsten W. Larson and extraordinary illustrations by award-winning illustrator Katherine Roy, this moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Payne’s own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a star’s birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light.
KIRSTEN W. LARSON used to work with rocket scientists at NASA and now she writes books for curious kids. She lives near Los Angeles. KATHERINE ROY is the award-winning author and illustrator of many science-based books for kids, including her Sibert Honor book Neighborhood Sharks: Hunting with the Great Whites of California’s Farallon Islands. She lives in Oregon.
THE FIRE OF STARS $18.99 US • £13.99 UK HC • 9781452172873
48 pp, 11 x 9 in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 5 to 8 On Sale: February
AWARD WINNER Also available: On a Beam of Light
$17.99 US HC • 9780811872355 $7.99 US PB • 9781452152110
A RIVER OF DUST
How North African Nutrients Nourish the Amazon By Jilanne Hoffmann • Illustrated by Eugenia Mello A River of Dust is a celebration of global interconnectedness with an environmental lens, at a time when we need it most. The dust of the Sahel—a ribbon of land between the Sahara and the savanna—lifts with the harmattan wind each winter season. But this is not just any dust. The Sahel’s dust will mix with dust from the Sahara and travel thousands of miles westward, across the African continent and the Atlantic Ocean, to reunite with its unforgotten home deep in the Amazon basin. Told from the perspective of the dust, A River of Dust takes readers on a journey through vibrantly illustrated landscapes, celebrating the power and wonder of Earth’s ecosystems and showing how these tiny particles are in fact key to the health of our planet. Meticulously researched and lushly illustrated, this picture book is a lyrical ode to global interconnectedness and the vital roles that even the smallest play in taking care of our planet.
JILANNE HOFFMANN has collected the dust of six continents in her shoes. She lives with her family in San Francisco, California, where dust from China’s Gobi Desert flies on the wind, on its way to feed the trees of the High Sierra. EUGENIA MELLO is an illustrator and graphic designer from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has an MFA in Illustration and lives in New York City.
A RIVER OF DUST $18.99 US • £13.99 UK HC • 9781797211756
48 pp, 11 x 9 in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 5 to 8 On Sale: July Also available: Over and Under the Rainforest
$18.99 US HC • 9781452169408
A SHELL IS COZY
By Dianna Hutts Aston • Illustrated by Sylvia Long From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively comes the final book in the bestselling series! From the award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long, A Shell Is Cozy takes a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of shells. From land snails to sea scallops, giant clams to tiny dwarf shells, an incredible array of shells are showcased in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched nature book for kids is sure to inspire lively questions and spark the imaginations of young readers. Like the best nonfiction books for children, this beautiful volume will be equally at home being read to a child on a parent’s lap as in a classroom reading circle.
DIANNA HUTTS ASTON has written many bestselling children’s books inspired by her awe for the wonders of nature. She lives in Texas. SYLVIA LONG is the illustrator of many award-winning books for children that have sold more than 2.5 million copies. Her detailed paintings are inspired by her love of animals and the outdoors. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
A SHELL IS COZY $18.99 US • £13.99 UK HC • 9781797212470
40 pp, 9 x 11 in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 5 to 8 On Sale: May
AWARD WINNER Also available:
A Seed Is Sleepy
$16.99 US HC • 9780811855204 $7.99 US PB • 9781452131474
An Egg Is Quiet
$16.99 US HC • 9780811844284 $7.99 US PB • 9781452131481
A Butterfly Is Patient
$16.99 US HC • 9780811864794 $7.99 US PB • 9781452141244
A Rock Is Lively
$16.99 US HC • 9781452106458 $7.99 US PB • 9781452145556
SEARCH FOR A GIANT SQUID
Pick Your Path • By Amy Seto Forrester Illustrated by Andy Chou Musser
An exciting ocean-themed choose-your-path STEM adventure for emerging readers! Take a journey to the ocean’s twilight zone in Search for a Giant Squid! An exciting mixture of fiction and nonfiction, this choose-your-own-adventure story allows readers to take on the mantle of a teuthologist looking for a giant squid in its natural habitat. Once readers pick their submersible, pilot, and dive site, the adventure begins!
AMY SETO FORRESTER is a youth services librarian at Eugene Public Library who is passionate about diverse, engaging books for new readers. An active member of ALA and ALSC, she is co-founder and co-host of the Guessing Geisel blog and often writes for the review journal Kirkus. Frustrated by the lack of diversity in books for developing readers, she decided to write one herself. She then turned to her brother, artist Andy Chou Musser, for the pictures. ANDY CHOU MUSSER is an artist and a storyteller. He was born in Oregon but now lives in Seattle.
SEARCH FOR A GIANT SQUID $14.99 US • £10.99 UK HC • 9781797213934
96 pp, 7½ x 9 in, full-color illustrations, unjacketed
Rights: W Ages 6 to 9 On Sale: April
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED AFTER SCHOOL . . .
By Davide Cali • Illustrated by Benjamin Chaud
The latest book in the internationally acclaimed I Didn’t Do My Homework Because . . . series is here! It’s a race to do homework—in space! But first, there’s a spaceship jam. Then there’s the moon detour, the Mars alien exploration, and a stop on the gravity-defying International Space Station. And that’s just the beginning! Henry and Ali want to get their homework done— they really do! But how are they supposed to study the solar system when they seem to be swept up in an endless series of interstellar surprises? From Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the author-illustrator team behind I Didn’t Do My Homework Because . . . , comes an action-packed, entertaining tale about trying to get your homework done, whether you’re in—or out— of this world!
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED AFTER SCHOOL . . . $12.99 US • £9.99 UK HC • 9781452183008
44 pp, 6 x 8 in, full-color illustrations throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Ages 6 to 9 On Sale: July
DAVIDE CALI has published more than 160 books, including A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . . , The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . . , and I Didn’t Do My Homework Because. . . . He lives in France and Italy. BENJAMIN CHAUD is the author and illustrator of New York Times Notable Book The Bear’s Song, and he is the illustrator of I Didn’t Do My Homework Because . . . and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School. . . . He lives in the French Alps.
Also available: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . .
$12.99 US HC • 9781452131689
I Didn’t Do My Homework Because . . .
$12.99 US HC • 9781452125510
HENRY, LIKE ALWAYS
Book 1 • By Jenn Bailey • Illustrated by Mika Song This beginning chapter book series is based on the award-winning picture book, A Friend for Henry. Henry likes Classroom Ten. He likes how it is always the same. But this week, Henry’s class will have a parade, and a parade means having Share Time on the wrong day. A parade means playing instruments that are too loud. A parade means this week is not like always. Join Henry as he navigates the ups and downs of marker missiles, stomach volcanoes, and days that feel a little too orange. From the creators of the Schneider Family Honor–winning picture book A Friend for Henry, this warmly funny book starring a child on the autism spectrum is a reassuring read for schoolbound kids of all stripes.
JENN BAILEY is an author, editor, blue-ribbon pie baker, and eager traveler. She calls Leawood, Kansas, home. MIKA SONG worked in animation before making children’s books. She lives in New York City.
HENRY, LIKE ALWAYS $14.99 US • £10.99 UK HC • 9781797213897
48 pp, 6 x 8 in, 2-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 6 to 9 On Sale: March Also available: A Friend for Henry
$16.99 US HC • 9781452167916
LOL 101: A KID’S GUIDE TO WRITING JOKES
By David Roth and Rinee Shah Illustrated by Rinee Shah
Want to write your own jokes? This book shows you how! Packed with fun-filled illustrations, easy-to-follow exercises, and sample jokes, this humorous how-to joke book for kids proves that with a little elbow grease, anyone can write jokes that really make people LOL. Covering everything from surprise to wordplay to visual jokes—plus tips on how to perform a joke so it lands—LOL 101 is the approachable and (of course) funny guide for any kid ready to channel their inner comedian.
LOL 101: A KID’S GUIDE TO WRITING JOKES $15.99 US • £11.99 UK HC • 9781797213927
148 pp, 6 x 8 in, full-color illustrations throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Ages 6 to 9 On Sale: May
DAVID ROTH is a New York–based stand-up comedian who performs all over the United States and has made over a dozen comedy festival appearances. He has written jokes for magicians, public speakers, rappers, and Saturday Night Live stars. He’s also a highly awarded advertising creative director. RINEE SHAH is an illustrator and advertising creative director based in Brooklyn, New York. She has written sketch comedy and directed short comedy films that have played in comedy film festivals around the country.
DOG & HAT AND THE LUNAR ECLIPSE PICNIC
Book No. 2 • By Darin Shuler
Frog & Toad meet Bill & Ted in this wonderfully strange and funny book about best friends on a cosmic adventure. Prepare for some dreamy moon magic! When Ant dreams of her Mama Ant sending a message to visit her ant cousins who live on the moon, Dog is eager to join the fun. Hat is more than a little skeptical. But Hat’s friends won’t leave him behind, and they’ll overcome any obstacle to get there. As the trio make their way to the moon, they discover that big dreams aren’t impossible, especially when new friends provide help along the way. Dreams, jokes, and curiosities abound when this daringly weird dynamic duo (plus Ant!) embark on a wonderfully strange and unendingly funny adventure to make it to the moon just in time to enjoy a picnic UPON the lunar eclipse itself—before it disappears right beneath their checkered blanket! Can you imagine anything more magical?
DOG & HAT AND THE LUNAR ECLIPSE PICNIC $15.99 US • £11.99 UK HC • 9781797206899
104 pp, 7 x 9 in, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Ages 6 to 9 On Sale: May
DARIN SHULER is an award-winning comics artist from the Pacific Northwest.
Also available: Dog & Hat and the Lost Polka Dots
Book No. 1 $14.99 US • £10.99 UK HC • 9781797206882
DON’T TRUST THE CAT
By Kristen Tracy
A story about self-acceptance, learning who your friends are, and coming of age . . . as a cat. Fifth-grader Poppy McBean likes rules and order. She’s a follower, and she’s totally okay with that. And if you judge her for it, she’s okay with that too! But after falling prey to her friends’ bullying one too many times, Poppy makes a wish to be happy—and it comes true in a very unexpected way: She wakes up in the body of her cat, Mitten Man. Mayhem ensues as Poppy-the-girl attempts to navigate the wilds of the wilderness as a cat . . . and her freethinking, groundbreaking kitty has had it with his owner’s timidity. He’s out to put the purr in purrfectionist and take over middle school— as Poppy. Hilarious and unexpected, Don’t Trust the Cat is a coming-of-age adventure that will keep readers cringing, cracking up, and reconsidering what it means to be a good person.
KRISTEN TRACY writes books for teens and tweens, and also poetry for adults. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
DON’T TRUST THE CAT $16.99 US • £12.99 UK HC • 9781797215068
336 pp, 5⅝ x 8⅛ in, jacketed
Rights: WE Ages 10 and up On Sale: April
I’m going to keep my eyes closed and count to three thousand. When I open my eyes I’ll see that this has all just been a dream. None of this can be real. I am not, and never have been, a cat. When I wake up I will be fine. Regular. Ordinary. One hundred percent me. Sure, sometimes weird things happen. Sometimes they feel real. But they aren’t real. And this has to be one of those times.
One, two, three .
SKY ROPES
By Sondra Soderborg This fast-paced and unforgettable story follows one girl’s journey to overcome her trauma, discover what friendship really means, and learn that being brave is not always about being fearless. Breanna is determined to get through her school’s required teambuilding camp as quickly as possible, while planning the most epic prank and avoiding even thinking of the Sky Ropes—the highest course east of the Mississippi. Though as the week progresses, Breanna can’t help loving her time in nature, fostering a rivalry with a competitive softball pitcher, and bonding with the other kids. But as much as she likes to pretend she isn’t afraid of anything, Breanna knows she will have to face the ropes—and the fear deeply tied to memories of her father’s abuse that she has been fighting to push away. Sondra Soderborg’s debut novel is about opening up to new possibilities, understanding what it means to be a true friend, encountering your most difficult truths, and finding self-acceptance within darkness.
SKY ROPES $17.99 US • £12.99 UK HC • 9781797215648
320 pp, 5⅝ x 8⅛ in, jacketed
Rights: WE Ages 10 and up On Sale: July
SONDRA SODERBORG is a former practicing attorney, child advocate, and teacher at both a high school and a prison. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is her first book.
Also available: The Other Half of Happy
$16.99 US HC • 9781452169989 $7.99 US PB • 9781797213910
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BABY ALLIGATOR: FINGER PUPPET BOOK BABY PONY: FINGER PUPPET BOOK
Illustrated by Yu-Hsuan Huang Bursting with color and charm, these finger puppet books let inquisitive babies and toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world. Newborns and toddlers will love snuggling up with Baby Alligator and Baby Pony! Baby Alligator plays, swims, and stretches out to sleep on a warm rock in the sun and Baby Pony grazes, frolics, and curls up to rest in the stable when it’s time for bed. Featuring a plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated page, this addition to the bestselling Finger Puppet board book series offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together.
YU-HSUAN HUANG, also known as Smallx2, is an illustrator and artist from Taichung City, Taiwan, where she lives with her family and cats.
BABY ALLIGATOR $7.99 US • £5.99 UK BB • 9781797220192
12 pp, 4⅜ x 4⅜ in, die-cut pages and an attached plush finger puppet, full-color illustrations throughout
Rights: X:Taiwan Ages 0 to 3 On Sale: March BABY PONY $7.99 US • £5.99 UK BB • 9781797220208
12 pp, 4⅜ x 4⅜ in, die-cut pages and an attached plush finger puppet, full-color illustrations throughout
Rights: X:Taiwan Ages 0 to 3 On Sale: March Also available: Baby Bear
$7.99 US BB • 9781452142357
Baby Bunny
$7.99 US BB • 9781452156095
Baby Hedgehog
$7.99 BB • 9781452163765
Baby Kitten
$7.99 US BB • 9781452181721
Little Love Bug
$7.99 US BB • 9781452181745
Baby Narwhal
$7.99 US BB • 9781797205656
Baby Octopus
$7.99 US BB • 9781797212852
Baby Puppy
$7.99 US BB • 9781797212845
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HELLO HUMMINGBIRDS
Read and play in the tree! By Hannah Rogge • Illustrated by Emily Dove Zip from flower to flower with a pair of hummingbirds in this ingenious board book that stands up to transform into a tree! The youngest nature lovers will adore this clever interactive board book. Simply “fly” the two hummingbird characters— attached to the book with ribbons—through the beautifully illustrated pages to hover over flowers, sip sweet nectar, and build a cozy nest for their eggs. Full of playful and informative touches, this book is a sweet introduction to these bright and irresistibly appealing little birds.
HANNAH ROGGE is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in industrial design and is the author of craft titles and journals. She is the creative director at ROBIE and lives in New York. EMILY DOVE is an illustrator and author who lives in Cleveland, Ohio. As a certified naturalist, she uses illustration as a tool to educate and inspire others about the natural world.
HELLO HUMMINGBIRDS $12.99 US BB • 9781797210094
14 pp, 5 x 9 in, full-color illustrations throughout, 2 hummingbird playing pieces on attached ribbons, carousel board book with shaped pages
Rights: W Ages 2 to 4 On Sale: May Also available: Hello Honeybees
$12.99 US BB • 9781452168920
WELCOME TO PRESCHOOL
By Maria Carluccio
Build confidence around school-time routines with this interactive reading experience! Welcome to Preschool! At preschool, there are songs to sing, toys to share, and new things to learn! In this interactive, toylike board book, readers move one character in each scene as they engage with classic preschool activities, from story time and artmaking to playing and stretching. Young readers will feel a confidence boost with each action as they, too, become empowered to move within this new space called preschool. With six moveable characters throughout, there are plenty of new friends to meet and new activities to learn!
MARIA CARLUCCIO currently lives in Columbus, Ohio, and teaches illustration at Columbus College of Art and Design.
WELCOME TO PRESCHOOL $16.99 US • £12.99 UK BB • 9781797210841
12 pp, 6 x 7 1/2, 6 interior pull-tabs and two sliding doors on cover, full-color illustrations throughout
Rights: W Ages 2 to 4 On Sale: July
MOVE SIX DIFFERENT CHARACTERS—ONE PER SPREAD—AS THEY PAINT, STRETCH, PLAY, AND MORE!
Also available: Tiny Town
$7.99 US BB • 9781452151571
LET’S GO TO COLOR CAMP!
Beginning Baby • Illustrated by Nicola Slater Join the Beginning Baby animal friends for a day full of fun at Color Camp! Babies will learn to identify nine different colors as they tap, touch, and count their way through an activitypacked day. With its captivating interactive elements, colorful and decorative designs, and strong educational framework, Beginning Baby makes growing and learning for babies as easy as playing and dreaming—and also makes the perfect gift for new and growing families!
LET’S GO TO COLOR CAMP! $12.99 US • £9.99 UK BB • 9781797218724
18 pp, 8½ x 8½ in, 9 die-cut tabs, full-color images throughout
Rights: W Ages 0 to 3 On Sale: June
Gabriel
Mateo
Also available in the series:
Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes
$7.99 US • £5.99 UK BB • 9781797212128
You’re a Helper!
$10.99 US • £7.99 UK BB • 9781797212135
Smile, Baby!
$8.99 US • £6.99 UK BB • 9781452170923
Welcome to Shape School!
$12.99 US • £9.99 UK BB • 9781452170930 10 Hugs and Kisses
$7.99 US • £5.99 UK BB • 9781452170947
Hide-and-Seek Peekaboo
$10.99 US • £7.99 UK BB • 9781797203690
Active ABC
$12.99 US • £9.99 UK BB • 9781797203683
Elijah Layla
YOU ARE NEW
By Lucy Knisley
A sweet look at the first year of a baby’s life from bestselling author Lucy Knisley—now in board book format! A world of being new is waiting for little ones and the grown-ups who love them in this warm and funny book. From napping to crying to cuddling to playing, this board book introduces the world to newborns (and new parents) with humor, honesty, and unmitigated sweetness. Award-winning author Lucy Knisley’s You Are New is a timeless celebration of new beginnings and the transformative power of love.
LUCY KNISLEY is a critically acclaimed and award-winning comic creator. She lives and works in Chicago.
YOU ARE NEW $9.99 US • £6.99 UK BB • 9781797219677
42 pp, 7 x 6¾ in, full-color illustrations throughout
Rights: W Ages 0 to 3 On Sale: March
GET UP, STAND UP
Based on the song by Bob Marley • Adapted by Cedella Marley • Illustrated by John Jay Cabuay
The third board book adaptation of one of Bob Marley’s beloved songs that has a timely message for children: To counter injustice, lift others up with kindness and courage. A heartfelt and meaningful book that brings Bob Marley’s music to life in a new way: As a young girl goes through her day at school, she comes across several instances of teasing and intimidation. But with loving action and some help from her friends, she’s able to make things right for herself and others.
GET UP, STAND UP.STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS.GET UP, STAND UP. GET UP, STAND UP. GET UP, STAND UP.
DON’T GIVE UP THE FIGHT.
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BOB MARLEY, a Jamaican singer-songwriter, is one of the twentieth century’s most important and influential entertainment icons, and his lifestyle and music continue to inspire new generations as his legacy lives on through his music. CEDELLA MARLEY, the eldest child of Bob Marley, is also the author of One Love and Three Little Birds and performs with the Melody Makers internationally. She lives in Miami, Florida. JOHN JAY CABUAY’s illustrations have graced the covers of newspapers, magazines, and books worldwide. He lives in New York City.
GET UP, STAND UP $7.99 US • £5.99 UK BB • 9781797219424
28 pp, 7¼ x 7 in, full-color illustrations throughout
Rights: W Ages 2 to 4 On Sale: March
AWARD WINNER Also available: Every Little Thing
$16.99 US HC • 9781452106977 $7.99 US BB • 9781452142906
One Love
$16.99 US HC • 9781452102245 $7.99 US BB • 9781452138558
LITTLE DUMPLINGS
By Jekka Kuhlmann, Krissy Kuhlmann & Haley Hazell Illustrated by Manita Boonyong A mouth-watering, multicultural board book for little foodies and their loved ones, celebrating dumplings from kitchens all over the world! There are so many different kinds of dumplings to love! In this sweet rhyming board book, the youngest of readers are introduced to traditional dumplings eaten all over the world, from bao to pierogi, samosa, and more! Featuring more than 30 different dumplings, plus an illustrated guide to pronunciation and associated regions, this multicultural board book is just right for sharing diverse culinary traditions and fostering a love of good food with little ones. Everyone is welcome at this dumpling celebration!
LITTLE DUMPLINGS $8.99 US • £6.99 UK BB • 9781797216928
24 pp, 7 x 7 in, full-color illustrations throughout
Rights: W Ages 0 to 3 On Sale: May
JEKKA KUHLMANN grew up in a mixed-race, Chinese American household on an expat compound in the Middle East, where she was surrounded by individuals of nearly forty nationalities—all of whom had different backgrounds, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and dumplings in their lunch boxes. She divides her time between San Francisco, California, and Kauai, Hawai’i. KRISSY KUHLMANN’s upbringing danced across Korean and American cultures with food at the center of the experience. She lives in Burlington, Vermont. HALEY HAZELL is a professional food stylist, recipe developer, and graphic designer. She lives in San Diego, California. MANITA BOONYONG’s illustrations combine silliness and joy to tell meaningful stories. Manita lives and works in Bangkok, Thailand.
Also available: This Is How We Do It
$18.99 US HC • 9781452150185
AWARD WINNER
BOOKSCAPE BOARD BOOKS: BON VOYAGE!
By Ingela P Arrhenius Take off on a new adventure with this adorable Bookscape Board Book all about travel! Catch the train, board a plane, and get ready for a lifetime of adventure with this one-of-a-kind board book by celebrated illustrator Ingela P Arrhenius. Each uniquely shaped page overlaps with the next to create a complete landscape when closed—and an immersive world to explore with each turn of the page when open. Simple text and jubilant illustrations introduce babies and toddlers to different modes of transportation and a world of exploration! Delightfully petite, Bookscape Board Books’ chunkiness and unique layers give them a tactile, toylike quality that begs to be picked up—making each book in the series a memorable and irresistible gift.
INGELA P ARRHENIUS is an illustrator and graphic designer with a love for ’50s and ’60s design. She lives in Sweden.
BOOKSCAPE BOARD BOOKS: BON VOYAGE! $8.99 US • £6.99 UK BB • 9781797215594
10 pp, 5⅛ x 6⅛ in, shaped board book, die-cut pages, full-color illustrations throughout
Rights: WE Ages 0 to 3 On Sale: April Also available: Bookscape Board Books: A Forest’s Seasons
$8.99 US BB • 9781452174945
Bookscape Board Books: Fun at the Fair
$8.99 US BB • 9781452174938
Bookscape Board Books: A Marvelous Museum
$8.99 US BB • 9781452174921
BABY’S 1ST FLASH CARDS
A keepsake gift created by baby’s family & friends! Create a unique, personalized set of first flash cards for baby, drawn with love by parents, family, and friends! This set of draw-your-own ABC flash cards, presented in a decorative keepsake box, makes an unforgettable new baby gift. Invite friends and family to draw their own versions of classic first words, from airplane to zebra, on beautifully embellished cards to create a heartfelt, one-of-a-kind present that new families will treasure always.
BABY’S 1ST FLASH CARDS $18.99 US • £16.99 UK BOX • 9781452174082
5 x 7 in box with hinged lid and ribbon, removable marketing stickers on top and bottom of box, 30 cards: full-color illustrations on one side and b/w text or blank space on the other side
Rights: W All ages On Sale: April
LITTLE CHICKS
By Taro Gomi
Taro Gomi’s little chicks are on a big adventure—and when they arrive home again, their loving parents will be waiting to hear all about it! From the beloved author of Everyone Poops, a charming tale of three little chicks who are ready to explore the big, wide world together! Running in sunshine and in the rain, over grassy fields and past friendly neighbors, these chicks are as eager for adventure as they are to run back home into the arms of their caring parents at the end of a long day. Internationally beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi takes the youngest of readers on a journey of adventure, discovery, and excitement, with a reassuring reminder that no matter how far they may roam, there is always love and support waiting for them at home.
TARO GOMI is a well-known author and illustrator who has created more than 400 books and products for readers of all ages, including Everyone Poops, My Friends, Bus Stops, and Spring Is Here. He lives in Tokyo, Japan.
LITTLE CHICKS $7.99 US • £5.99 UK BB • 9781797218748
26 pp, 5¾ x 6 in, full-color illustrations throughout
Rights: WE Ages 0 to 3 On Sale: February Also available: Spring Is Here
$6.99 US BB • 9780811823319
FUN ALTERNATIVE DECK FOR CLASSIC CARD GAMES, MEMORY GAMES, OR TO REPLACE ANY STANDARD PLAYING CARD DECK!
LITTLE EGGS CARD GAMES
Illustrated by Olivia Chin Mueller
Celebrate spring with this deck of sweet, egg-shaped playing cards! A distinctive, egg-shaped package with a flat base makes this deck perfect as an addition to Easter baskets or on its own as a special gift. Featuring 12 favorite animals (from cheerful chicks to adorable bunnies!) in four beautifully illustrated floral suits (sunflowers, daffodils, sweet peas, and lavender), plus a bonus Monarch Butterfly card, these charming little eggs can be used as an artful alternative to any standard playing card deck. Play springtime twists on 3 classic card games (Go Fish, Old Maid, and Crazy Eights) with instructions included, or revel in hours of matching and memory game fun!
OLIVIA CHIN MUELLER is a children’s book illustrator and the creator of the plush, pin, and accessories brand Lumichee. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.
LITTLE EGGS CARD GAMES $12.99 US • £11.99 UK Box • 9781797203423
55 pp, 4 x 5 x 1 in, egg-shaped box with lift-off lid, 55 full-color cards, wafer-sealed
Rights: W Ages 4 and up On Sale: February Also available: Baby Bunny
$7.99 US BB • 9781452156095
Baby Duck
$7.99 US BB • 9781452163734
JUST BETWEEN US: FATHER & DAUGHTER
The Original Bestselling No-Stress, No-Rules Journal By Jonathan Jacobs & Sofie Jacobs with Meredith Jacobs • Illustrated by Nate Padavick
The Just Between Us journal you know and love—now for dads and daughters! Co-written by a real-life father-daughter team! In this journal co-author of the original Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter, Sofie Jacobs, partners with her father, Jonathan Jacobs, to offer advice and prompts for fathers and daughters to express anything and everything. With sensitivity and thoughtfulness, this interactive keepsake journal provides the space and encouragement for father-daughter conversations, packed with all the essentials to cultivate shared respect and deep understanding in one of life’s most important relationships. Perfect for dads and daughters who are already close, it is also a shared resource for any father-daughter pair looking to deepen their relationship!
JUST BETWEEN US: FATHER & DAUGHTER $16.95 US • £14.99 UK HC • 9781797216119
144 pp, 6½ x 8¾ in, 2 ribbon markers, 2-color illustrations throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Ages 10 and up On Sale: April
Advice and guidance from a real father and daughter duo Writing and drawing prompts to get the conversation started— and keep it going Pages for drawing funny pictures and making ambitious lists Plenty of free space for writing about whatever is on both of your minds
JONATHAN JACOBS is the father of Sofie, who created the Just Between Us journaling series with Meredith, and Jules, who co-authored, with Meredith, Just Between Us: Mother and Son. SOFIE JACOBS is the co-author of the Just Between Us series and has been journaling with her mom (the co-author of other titles in the Just Between Us series) since she was nine years old. She currently lives in Durham, North Carolina.
First published more than ten years ago, Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter is the original bestselling mother-daughter journal. This is the same groundbreaking guided journal you know and love—now with a new cover! A bestselling gift book that has touched the lives of thousands of women and girls, Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter features advice and perspectives from both generations, two lovely ribbon bookmarks (one each for mother and daughter), and appealing illustrations in a deluxe hardcover journal that is a treasure to give or receive. Thoughtful writing prompts and entertaining mini quizzes pave the way to discussing everything from friends and school to crushes and growing up.
JUST BETWEEN US: MOTHER & DAUGHTER REVISED EDITION $16.95 US • £14.99 UK HC • 9781797222219
144 pp, 6½ x 8¾ in, 2 ribbon markers, 2-color illustrations throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Ages 10 and up On Sale: March
“Packed with writing prompts, it’s the perfect gift for Mother’s Day.” —Girls’ Life
MEREDITH JACOBS, founder of one of the first parenting websites, is a nonprofit executive dedicated to building a world in which all women and girls may thrive. She is mother to Sofie, with whom she shares the title “co-author.” SOFIE JACOBS is the co-author of the Just Between Us series and has been journaling with her mom (the co-author of other titles in the Just Between Us series) since she was nine years old. She currently lives in Durham, North Carolina.
Also available: Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter
$16.95 US HC • 9780811868952
Just Between Us: Grandmother & Granddaughter
$15.95 US HC • 9781452150161
A BEETLE IS SHY
By Dianna Hutts Aston • Illustrated by Sylvia Long Now in paperback! A gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles from the creators of the award-winning Nature Book series. From the acclaimed duo Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long, creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively, this beautiful paperback edition of A Beetle Is Shy is here to open a world of wonders to a new audience of young readers. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched nature book for kids is sure to inspire lively questions and spark the imaginations of toddler, preschool, and kindergarten readers. Like the best nonfiction books for children, this beautiful volume will be equally at home being read to a child on a parent’s lap as in a classroom reading circle.
Also available in the series:
AWARD WINNER AWARD WINNER
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AWARD WINNER AWARD WINNER A Nest Is Noisy
$16.99 US HC • 9781452127132 $7.99 US PB • 9781452161358
A Rock Is Lively
$16.99 US HC • 9781452106458 $7.99 US PB • 9781452145556
A Butterfly Is Patient
$16.99 US HC • 9780811864794 $7.99 US PB • 9781452141244
A Seed Is Sleepy
$16.99 US HC • 9780811855204 $7.99 US PB • 9781452131474
A Beetle Is Shy
$16.99 US HC • 9781452127125
An Egg Is Quiet
$16.99 US HC • 9780811844284 $7.99 US PB • 9781452131481
DIANNA HUTTS ASTON has written many bestselling children’s books inspired by her awe for the wonders of nature. She lives in Texas. SYLVIA LONG is the illustrator of many award-winning books for children that have sold more than 2.5 million copies. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
A BEETLE IS SHY $7.99 US • £5.99 UK PB • 9781797215877
40 pp, 9 x 11 in, full-color illustrations throughout
Rights: W Ages 5 to 8 On Sale: May
BENBEE AND THE TEACHER GRIEFER
The Kids Under the Stairs • By K.A. Holt
Ben Bellows and three classmates are stuck in a summer school class. But these kids aren’t dumb—they’re divergent thinkers, as Ms. J tells them: They simply approach things in a different way than traditional school demands. The kids make a deal with Ms. J: Every minute they spend reading aloud equals one minute they get to play Sandbox, a Minecraft-like game, in class. But when the administration finds out about this unorthodox method of teaching, Ben B. and his buds have to band together to save their teacher’s job—and their own academic future. Told through the perspectives of four different students, this honest, heartfelt novel-in-verse about friendship, school, and video games celebrates different types of intelligence and encourages even the most reluctant reader to embrace their own “divergent” self.
PRAISE FOR BENBEE AND THE TEACHER GRIEFER:
—Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honoree, Printz Honoree, and National Book Award finalist for Okay for Now “Perfect for anyone who loves video games, anyone who thinks and learns a little differently, and really, anyone who loves a great story. Readers will laugh along and root for BenBee and his friends through all the twists and turns of this engaging multimodal story. I absolutely adored this book.”
—Kate Messner, author of Chirp and Breakout “This delightfully divergent story made me laugh, cry, and cheer for these four uniquely talented friends, and the dedicated teacher who brings them together and helps them shine.”
—Jo Knowles, author of Where the Heart Is
K.A. HOLT is the author of Rhyme Schemer, House Arrest, Knockout, and Redwood and Ponytail, as well as other books in The Kids Under the Stairs series including Ben Y and the Ghost in the Machine and Jordan J and the Truth About Jordan J. She lives in Austin, Texas, and is active within the vibrant Texas writing community.
BENBEE AND THE TEACHER GRIEFER $7.99 US • £5.99 UK PB • 9781797219486
348 pp, 5⅝ x 8⅛ in, b/w images throughout
Rights: W Ages 10 and up On Sale: March Also available: Ben Y and the Ghost in the Machine
$17.99 US HC • 9781452183213
Jordan J and the Truth About Jordan J
$17.99 US HC • 9781797206097
BenBee and the Teacher Griefer
$17.99 US HC • 9781452182513
Redwood and Ponytail
$18.99 US HC • 9781452172880
House Arrest
$16.99 US HC • 9781452134772 $7.99 US PB • 9781452156484
